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#3076 of 3,441 schools in OH

Mound Elementary School

Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal

5935 Ackley Rd, Cleveland, OH 44105

Enrollment

369

Student-Teacher

18.4:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#3,076 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#96 of 152

public schools

In district

#63 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

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Mound Elementary School

4.0/10

Elementary School in Cleveland · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mound Elementary School

Mound Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. Mound Elementary School serves approximately 369 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Mound Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,076 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Mound Elementary School show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 4.0 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.7
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

87% of students at Mound Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-36.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism86.7%

Mound Elementary School — Students at Mound Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 13.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 21.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
20%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
0.5%
ELA
7%
2021*
Math
0.5%
ELA
7%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
13.9%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.

How Mound Elementary School Compares

See how Mound Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.0/10
11th percentile in OH
Academic
1.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
5.8/10
Average
Environment
2.9/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
20 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
86.7%

Location

5935 Ackley Rd, Cleveland, OH 44105

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mound Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Cuyahoga Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is Broadway Academy (rated 7.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST STANISLAUS SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Regent High School Cleveland 0.2 mi 4.4
CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Cleveland 0.4 mi 7.4
ST STANISLAUS SCHOOL Cleveland 0.4 mi 6.2
Cleveland College Preparatory School Cleveland 0.6 mi 2.3
Constellation Schools: Eastside Arts Academy Cleveland 0.8 mi 3.3
Broadway Academy Cleveland 1.0 mi 7.2
Albert Bushnell Hart Cleveland 1.0 mi 6.2
Washington Park Community School Newburgh Heights 1.1 mi 2.2
Anton Grdina Cleveland 1.2 mi 3.4
Hope Academy Northcoast Cleveland 1.5 mi 2.3
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills Cleveland 1.4 mi 3.7
Dike School of Arts Cleveland 1.9 mi 3.1
East Technical High School Cleveland 2.1 mi 3.8
Miles Park School Cleveland 1.7 mi 4.3
Alfred Benesch Cleveland 2.1 mi 4.6
Warner Girls Leadership Academy Cleveland 2.0 mi 3.1
Cuyahoga Hts High School Cuyahoga Heights 2.5 mi 8.4
Cuyahoga Hts Middle School Cuyahoga Heights 2.5 mi 9.0
George Washington Carver Cleveland 2.5 mi 5.1
Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School Cuyahoga Heights 2.5 mi 8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$38,294

Median Home Value

$56,400

Median Rent

$888/mo

Population

33,358

College Educated

11.3%

Homeownership

47.5%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

26.7%

Median Age

39.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mound Elementary School

What grades does Mound Elementary School serve?

Mound Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Mound Elementary School?

Mound Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mound Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mound Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mound Elementary School rank in OH?

Mound Elementary School ranks #3,076 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Mound Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mound Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mound Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mound Elementary School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mound Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mound Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mound Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mound Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
75 Very Walkable
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
74 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
86.7%

District

Cleveland Municipal
District Enrollment
33,841
Schools in District
93
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,255
District Rank
#63 of 93

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